Counted a 175.00 credit as a charge, overstating FY2026

The FY2026 report certifies 7,022.53 spent between 07/01/2025 and 06/30/2026 (page 1). Its administrative details on page 2 break that into 3,525.88 of National Night Out merchandise, 2,634.00 on officer wellness and 862.65 of sign permit fees. The books show 6,672.53 paid in the window. The difference is in the officer wellness spending. Purchase order 26-00852 to Big Papa Jai's LLC, paid on check 146201 on 05/12/2026, carries lines of 1,170.00, 350.00, 18.00 and 21.00 and a 175.00 credit on line 2. The account balance rises by 175.00 on that line. Purchase order 26-00905 to Mary E. Sweeney LLC, paid on check 146251 the same day, is 900.00. The officer wellness spending nets to 2,284.00. Adding the 175.00 credit as a charge instead of subtracting it gives 2,634.00. The certified total is 350.00 above the books, twice the credit. A credit reduces spending. The report adds it.